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Kicking off the M3 Campaign with $18.52

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Beginning on March 1, Phi Mu Foundation will launch its annual M3 Campaign, encouraging members to contribute $18.52 […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 15, 2018 M3 Campaign, Phi Mu Foundation

Eta Sigma – University of California, Merced – Formal Recruitment

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Recruitment is one of those things that some love and others dread. As a consultant traveling the past […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 5, 2018 Uncategorized

Calling all Social (Media) Butterflies

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Heading to Phi Mu Officer Academy this February 23-25? We are looking for collegiate chapter officers who are […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 1, 2018 #phimuleads

Phi Mu Digital Archives Initiative

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Since March 4, 1852, the history of our organization has been forming. As the second oldest women’s organization […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 19, 2018 History

Two Universities, One Lucy!

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As the nation gears up for one of the most sought after college football tickets, there is one […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 29, 2017 Exceptional Women

Etch Your Place in Phi Mu History

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Each year, hundreds of Phi Mu sisters, family and friends make the pilgrimage to Peachtree City, Georgia, to […]

Phi Mu Fraternity May 26, 2017 History, Phi Mu Foundation

The Voices of Volunteers: Giving Back

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In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are recognizing our amazing volunteers by letting them share their stories […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 27, 2017 Beyond Phi Mu, Vibrant Volunteers

The Voices of Volunteers: Gaining Professional Skills

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In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are recognizing our amazing volunteers by letting them share their stories […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 26, 2017 Beyond Phi Mu, Vibrant Volunteers

The Voices of Volunteers: Valuing Connections

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In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are recognizing our amazing volunteers by letting them share their stories […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 25, 2017 Lending a Helping Hand, Vibrant Volunteers

The Voices of Volunteers: Beyond Four Years

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In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are recognizing our amazing volunteers by letting them share their stories […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 24, 2017 Lending a Helping Hand, Phi Mu Forever, Vibrant Volunteers

N.R.C.W – What does this mean?

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Written By: National Ritual Chairman Peggy King, ΑΗ Did you wear your badge on Monday? I hope so! International […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 10, 2017 History

The Roles of a Governing Board

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The Phi Mu National Council has taken up the challenging work of Policy Governance with energy, inspiration, vision […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 21, 2017 Lending a Helping Hand

Celebrating Seven Years of the M3 Campaign

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I don’t know about you, but when it comes to lucky numbers, a favorite of mine has always […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 15, 2017 M3 Campaign, Phi Mu Foundation

GameDay Huddle Q&A

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The Alumnae Engagement team shoots and scores! After the success of the Phi Mu GameDay Tailgates in the […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 2, 2017 Lending a Helping Hand, Phi Mu Forever

Phi Mu Foundation Scholarships – Is It for Me?

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Founded as a literary society, academics and scholarship have long been a priority of Phi Mu Fraternity. It […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 19, 2017 History, Phi Mu Foundation

Tis the Season to be #insPHIred!

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Wait a minute … weren’t we just in Chicago celebrating Phi Mu’s 64th National Convention? A quick flip […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 1, 2016 Lending a Helping Hand

8 Perks of Cocktails and Conversations: Charlotte

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Cocktails and Conversations is a new tradition that allows Phi Mus from the area to get together for […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 25, 2016 Lending a Helping Hand, Phi Mu Forever

Phi Mu Olympian: Iris Cummings Critchell, Iota Sigma

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As the nation, and the world, is entranced by the outstanding athletes at the 2016 Olympic Games, Phi […]

erikagilbert1852 August 8, 2016 History

Pick Your POP of P i n k!

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Between summer vacations, sisterhood retreats and formal recruitment (which is right around the corner for many collegiate chapters), […]

erikagilbert1852 August 5, 2016 Lending a Helping Hand

#PhiTown Photographers Speak Out

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This July, GreekYearbook had the pleasure of traveling to the Windy City to capture the 54th Phi Mu […]

GreekYearbook July 26, 2016 Uncategorized

“So, You Plan Parties For A Living?”

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If by “parties” you mean leadership conferences where all 750+ collegiate executive officers are flown in to one location […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 20, 2016 History

Here to Serve

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Twenty-seven women have served Phi Mu in its highest office. Each one, in turn, has left the imprint […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 6, 2016 History

Kids Against Hunger

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Each of us chose to join this organization because we wanted to give back by doing something. Whether by giving a […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 2, 2016 Lending a Helping Hand

The 5 “W”s of Memorial Day

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Which is it: Decoration Day or Memorial Day? No matter which answer you chose — you are correct! There is no […]

Phi Mu Fraternity May 28, 2016 Lending a Helping Hand

HQ Staffer Moves Abroad to Follow a Lifelong Dream

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Many of you know Analeigh Horton as the Collegiate Relations Coordinator for our Delta area, but what many of […]

erikagilbert1852 May 27, 2016 Exceptional Women

Caroline Engle – The World’s Connection to the Olympics

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Education & Phi Mu Chapter: B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill […]

erikagilbert1852 May 20, 2016 Exceptional Women

Our Top 10 Favorite Movie Scenes Filmed in #PhiTown

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Phi Mu’s National Convention is on the horizon and what better way to prepare for all the exciting […]

erikagilbert1852 May 6, 2016 Uncategorized

A Day in the Life of a Wesleyan College Student

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A glance at the daily schedule  of students attending Wesleyan Female College, as described by President George F. […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 25, 2016 History

12 Girls Night Ideas that Guarantee a Good Time

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Phi Mu Night Out is back and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU on Thursday, April 28! […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 20, 2016 Beyond Phi Mu

Leading into the Future

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Meet Suzann Hibbard Derickson, ΔH! Suzann is a dedicated fifth grade team leader at North Pointe Elementary in […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 15, 2016 Exceptional Women

As If Working A Full-Time Job Isn’t Enough

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Phi Mu volunteers play key roles in many aspects of the Fraternity, but this one #vibrantvolunteer in particular […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 14, 2016 Vibrant Volunteers

The One and Only, Ann Dahne

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This alumna is known to many Phi Mus for her role as the Convention Marshal at Phi Mu’s […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 13, 2016 Vibrant Volunteers

Lone Star State Sisters Deliver

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  The following two women have many things in common: 1.) They both live in the state of […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 12, 2016 Lending a Helping Hand, Vibrant Volunteers

This Alumna Has Served 16 Phi Mu Positions

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Name: Christine Donovan Chapter of Initiation: Lambda Epsilon, Christopher Newport University Current Location: Chesapeake, VA Profession:  7-Eleven Field Consultant […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 11, 2016 Exceptional Women

Join Alumna Melissa Hogan in the Fight Against Hunter Syndrome

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When Melissa Hogan set out to graduate from Georgetown College, she never imagined that her career track and […]

erikagilbert1852 April 8, 2016 Exceptional Women

No Matter the City, It’s Happening

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    Phi Mu Night Out is back and is making its appearance on Thursday, April 28.  The […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 7, 2016 Lending a Helping Hand, Phi Mu Night Out

Convention Themes Throughout The Years

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It is customary for National Conventions to have a general theme around which the program is built. At times variations […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 4, 2016 History

Coming Home to Atlanta: Cocktails & Conversation brings the tour to Georgia

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When the Alumnae Engagement Team at Phi Mu National Headquarters set out to connect alumnae with unique experiences, […]

erikagilbert1852 March 10, 2016 Uncategorized

Famous Phi Mus Live The Creed, Too

On March 4, 1852 Phi Mu was founded at Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga. and is the second oldest […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 4, 2016 History, Lending a Helping Hand

What’s all the hype about Phi Mu Officer Academy?

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This weekend, Phi Mu is excited to host the inaugural Phi Mu Officer Academy (Feb. 26-28) in Atlanta. Ga.! […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 26, 2016 Lending a Helping Hand

Money Only Goes So Far

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By the early 1980s there was a stir within the membership for more “hands on” programs that would […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 22, 2016 History

Are You Ready to Accept the Challenge?

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In the last few years, ‘challenges’ have become quite popular, but dare we say (shhh!) that WE actually […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 16, 2016 M3 Campaign, Phi Mu Foundation

Funds of the Fraternity

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As a non-profit corporation, Phi Mu Fraternity is limited as to its sources of income. A majority of […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 15, 2016 History

We Started Out with One

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A growing number of chapters – 55 were on the active collegiate chapter roll in the mid- 1930s […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 8, 2016 History

Sharing the Love for Installed Chapters

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Join Phi Mu in sharing the love to all Phi Mu chapters that were installed during the month of February! We appreciate alumnae […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 1, 2016 History

Constructing New Heights From Strong Sisterhood Foundation

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Introducing: Sheila McLaughlin Education & Phi Mu Chapter: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida State University, Alpha Epsilon […]

erikagilbert1852 January 29, 2016 Exceptional Women

Pushing Forward

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Having survived the battering Depression years in commendable condition by carefully guarding finances and perfecting the internal machinery […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 25, 2016 History

Panhellenic House in NYC

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In the early 1920s, long before the surge in the “women’s liberation” movement in the latter half of […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 11, 2016 History

Phi Mu Memorials at Wesleyan

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Although there are no longer Greek-letter sororities on the campus, Wesleyan College continues to proudly point out that […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 4, 2016 History

Third Time’s the Charm!

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A Phi Mu attending her third National Convention will immediately become acutely aware of an elite organization known […]

Phi Mu Fraternity December 22, 2015 History

Her Heart Belonged in Macon: Martha Bibb Hardaway Redding

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The third and youngest of the Philomathean Society’s Founders was Martha Bibb Hardaway Redding. Martha Bibb Hardaway was born […]

Phi Mu Fraternity December 14, 2015 History

Shrimp and Grits Martinis

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Prepared by: Debbi Covington This recipe is adapted from one of the most popular entrees on my wedding […]

Phi Mu Fraternity December 9, 2015 Beyond Phi Mu

Mary Elizabeth Myrick Daniel: The Oldest of the Three Founders

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Mary Elizabeth Myrick was the oldest of the three Founders of the Philomathean Society. She, too, was a […]

Phi Mu Fraternity December 7, 2015 History

How well do you know Founder Mary Ann Dupont Lines?

Mary Ann DuPont Lines is referred to in several instances as “the Founder” of the Philomathean Society. Certainly […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 30, 2015 History

Philomathean Furnishings

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President’s Chair: Two pieces of furniture from Alpha Chapter are still known to exist. The most imposing is […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 16, 2015 History

6 November No-Brainers to Add to Your To-Do List

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November is known as the month of giving! Today specifically (November 13, 2015), people all over the world will perform random […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 13, 2015 Lending a Helping Hand, Phi Mu Serves

Get #insPHIred This Holiday Season!

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It’s hard to miss the spirited decorations already up in our favorite retailers, or the catalogs overflowing from […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 10, 2015 Lending a Helping Hand, Phi Mu Serves

Phi Mu On The Big Screen

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A movie about Phi Mu had long been a dream of Adele Redditt Williamson, Delta. When she was National President […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 9, 2015 History

The Aglaia of Phi Mu

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Alpha Chapter minutes indicate that on January 7, 1907, a decision was made to issue a publication every […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 2, 2015 History

Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Convention Transportation Over the Years

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In its National Conventions lies the governing power of Phi Mu Fraternity. On these occasions, delegates of the […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 26, 2015 History

13 Reminders To Stay Safe This Halloween As Told By Emojis

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Social Media Awareness: Be present. Yes – It’s easy to get caught up spending your night on Facebook […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 22, 2015 Beyond Phi Mu

#TGI…M: Thank Goodness It’s (Almost) Monday

In three days, thousands of collegians and alumnae will set out into the community to embark on a […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 16, 2015 National Philanthropy Day

17 Creative Costume Ideas to Get You Thinking in the Right Direction

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Who doesn’t love a good costume? Especially around this time of year, individual members and Phi Mu chapters […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 14, 2015 Beyond Phi Mu

The Phi Mu Badge

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Except in size and the extent of embellishment to the background, the badge changed little during the 52 […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 12, 2015 History

It’s Time to Roll Up Your Sleeves

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National Philanthropy Day is two weeks away! Make a plan to roll up your sleeves and get out […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 6, 2015 Lending a Helping Hand, National Philanthropy Day

A House Mother’s Advice Took this Vibrant Voice to The Hill

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Education & Phi Mu Chapter California State University, Fresno – Eta Zeta Chapter B.A. Political Science, 2015 City, […]

erikagilbert1852 October 2, 2015 Exceptional Women

June Kullberg Bailey – Volunteer of the Year

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Name: June Kullberg Bailey Education:  BA, American Univ., Gamma Delta Chapter June was nominated for receiving the Volunteer of […]

erikagilbert1852 September 24, 2015 Exceptional Women

Meant To Be – Phi Mu & Peachtree City Meet

My Phi Mu life began when I was six. I remember finding my mother’s badge while looking through […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 21, 2015 History

Angelica Holmes – Huffington Post Guest Blogger

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Name: Angelica Holmes Education & Phi Mu Chapter: Lyon College (Epsilon Rho Chapter) Initiation Year: 2012 City, State […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 16, 2015 Exceptional Women

Fraternity Symbolism

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“The symbolism of Phi Mu is a heritage from our Founders, and has been a source of inspiration […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 14, 2015 History

It’s Happening All Across the World – Phi Mu Night Out

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This is a regularly updated list of Phi Mu Night Out events planned across the U.S. If you […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 11, 2015 Uncategorized

Phi Mu 30 Under 30

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Do you know a Phi Mu under 30 who is a true trailblazer? A vibrant woman who has […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 9, 2015 Exceptional Women

Eva Walton Kendrick – A Phi Mu Activist

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Eva Walton Kendrick, Mercer University (Alpha Iota Chapter), has dedicated her academic and professional life to advocacy for […]

erikagilbert1852 September 4, 2015 Exceptional Women

The Creed of Phi Mu

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In the Secret Bulletin of March 1916, in which officers and chapters made recommendations for consideration at the […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 31, 2015 History

R.E. Parrish- A Phi Mu Comic Artist

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Name: Robin Elizabeth Parrish (pen name: R.E. Parrish) Education & Phi Mu Chapter: B.A. in Linguistics from the […]

erikagilbert1852 August 28, 2015 Exceptional Women

Who doesn’t love party favors?

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In 1907, Phi Mu held its first National Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. Although no roll call was included […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 24, 2015 History

A Look into Carnation Collection

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Carnation Collection, CarnColl and CC are all names used to describe the perfect Phi Mu shopping experience; the […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 17, 2015 Uncategorized

Vibrant Voice – Mary Elise Klueh

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Mary Elise Klueh Education & Phi Mu Chapter: I have two more semesters until I graduate with a […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 14, 2015 Exceptional Women

Phi Mu Fashionistas

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It’s the event of the biennium, a night that all National Convention attendees look forward to, full of […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 10, 2015 History

Vibrant Voice – Kathy Pham

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Kathy Pham *Theta Zeta Chapter – Initiated 2003 *Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science, Georgia Tech *Lives in […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 7, 2015 Exceptional Women

Flag Flown in Honor of Phi Mu

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The Phi Mu National Convention is an event that collegians, alumnae, volunteers and staff look forward to every two years. […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 3, 2015 History

Vibrant Voice – Jennifer Joyce

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Jennifer M. Joyce Gamma Lambda Chapter – Initiated in 1995 UNC Chapel Hill – BA Journalism and Mass […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 29, 2015 Exceptional Women

A Timeless Piece of Gold

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It was a typical morning at the National Headquarters. Staff member Jane Landstedt, now Alumnae Engagement Specialist, had […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 27, 2015 History

July 20, 1969 – A Date That Lives in History

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July 20, 1969 – A date that lives in history – when two Americans landed on the moon.  […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 23, 2015 History

Phi Mu is for a Lifetime

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Phi Mu is for a Lifetime In the Phi Mu museum, we make it a point to recognize […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 20, 2015 History

Nearly 20 years of H.O.P.E

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For almost 30 years, Phi Mu has recognized Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as its National Philanthropy which has […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 13, 2015 History

Cocktails & Conversation: The Inside Scoop

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What is Cocktails & Conversation? Phi Mu is thrilled to announce an exciting new series of events designed […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 8, 2015 Uncategorized

What’s Behind the Museum Door?

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The Phi Mu museum is full of all sorts of treasures that educate our members about Phi Mu’s […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 2, 2015 History

Reflections on Advisers’ Forum

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“From the outside looking in you can’t understand it, and from the inside looking out you can’t explain […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 1, 2015 #phimuleads

Advisers’ Forum

Phi Mu held their biannual Advisers’ Forum last weekend, which I was fortunate enough to attend for the […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 1, 2015 #phimuleads

A New Perspective

Just 48 hours ago, I was sitting in the Cleveland airport waiting to get on my hour and […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 1, 2015 #phimuleads

Off & Rolling

This year’s Adviser’s Forum is just getting underway but connections are already being made. One of my favorite […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 1, 2015 #phimuleads

Phi Mu Leadership Institute Day 1

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My first day at the Phi Mu Leadership Institute started at 7 a.m. when I woke up to […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 1, 2015 #phimuleads

A Joke Taken Seriously

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Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock, Upsilon (The Ohio State University), was the first woman to fly around the world. Jerrie […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 25, 2015 History

Zenobia Wooten Keller & the Cabinet that Traveled with Her

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Zenobia’s Cabinet: Dating back from the early 1920’s, Phi Mu sisters can find “Zenobia’s Cabinet” on display in […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 22, 2015 History

Meet Katie Houston, Phi Mu Foundation Intern

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Meet Katie Houston, Phi Mu Foundation Intern Meet Katie Houston, Alpha Iota, who is interning with Phi Mu […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 18, 2015 Phi Mu Foundation

When Two Became One: The Alpha Delta Theta Merger

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Summer of 1938, Phi Mu’s National President Alice Miller, Eta Beta, received a communication from Violet Young Gentry […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 15, 2015 History

DAY THREE & FOUR – A Final Note

By: Zoe Boomgarden, Chi Chapter, University of Missouri The theme for Saturday was confidence. Throughout the day we […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 15, 2015 #phimuleads, Uncategorized

DAY TWO – Second Day in Paradise

By: Zoe Boomgarden, Chi Chapter, University of Missouri This morning we woke up with our fingers crossed. Yesterday […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 15, 2015 #phimuleads, Uncategorized

DAY ONE – Let the memories begin!

By: Zoe Boomgarden, Chi Chapter, University of Missouri Our first day was a long one. For a lot […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 15, 2015 #phimuleads, Uncategorized

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